"He's not even on my radar this week," said Paopao after yesterday's practice, answering questions about Jacobs' disappearance.

Paopao couldn't give a definite answer when asked if Jacobs could return to action later in the season.

"I haven't had time to think it through," said Paopao, who said he learned of the player's absence just prior to the start of yesterday's practice at 4 p.m.

One of the team's top tacklers, Jacobs also missed a team rundown on July 22, the day after the Renegades' last home game against Edmonton.

The CFL veteran, playing in his seventh season this year, got into trouble while a member of the B.C. Lions in May 2004 when he was arrested in Vancouver for alleged drug possession, but wasn't charged.

Nevertheless, the Lions cut Jacobs, who missed the 2004 season before being signed by the Renegades in February.

Replacing Jacobs on the Ottawa roster this week will be veteran lineman Johnny Scott.

Scott will will split time at rush end with Kai Ellis, who returns to the lineup from an ankle injury.